Closing Date: 02.09.24 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place week commencing 02.09.24

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.09.24

Service Improvement Practitioner to work within Cancer Services. This role is at the heart of transformation and improvement within Cancer Services. You will provide an active role in delivering the projects set by Cancer Alliance, which will align with BTHFT values.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include:

Working collaboratively with the MDTs to improve experience, efficiency and outcomes for all involved with the process

Lead change within own level of competency and introduce new ways of working, alongside the Lead Cancer Manager and Lead Cancer Nurse

Work alongside colleagues both internal and external of BTHFT to support wider change and improvement within Cancer Services through collaboration and shared learning

Motivate and manage own workload, present and share information at both internal and external forums.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within Cancer Services
• Experience of working in a patient focussed environment
• Use of NHS IT system in a working environment
• Experience of implementing or facilitating change in an organisation
• Working with people at all levels to support and enable change
• Experience of managing conflicting and competing priorities
• Able to influence and negotiate with staff, colleagues, and stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes / actions
• Experience of using project management methodologies

Skills

Essential

• Be able to interpret and follow instructions
• Ability to support the development and delivery of change programmes and projects
• Strong organisational skills
• Confident using key IT packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to deal with unexpected problems and use initiative to solve
• Ability to communicate proficiently in order to receive, issue and understand instruction
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and approachable
• Good working knowledge of a formal project management methodology
• Experience of using project management methodologies

Desirable

• Ability to interpret complicated medical information
• Ability to suggest improvements to working practice to enable a better working practice within Cancer Services

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of GCSE or equivalent, pass in Maths and English
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• NVQ Level III or equivalent experience
• Competent level of computer literacy, word, excel

Behaviours

Essential

• Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Effective organisational, prioritising and time management skills
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to work
• Ability to motivate staff
• Strong interpersonal skills, concise verbal and written communication skills

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

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389-24-6541258